RN - Mackay Base - Emergency

JPS Medical Recruitment

  • Queensland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency | Mackay Base Hospital, QueenslandAbout the Role
Mackay Base Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses (Grade 5) to join the Emergency Department (ED). This role involves delivering high-quality emergency care across adult and paediatric presentations in a dynamic Level 4 clinical service environment.
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years' Emergency Department experience (essential)
  • Knowledge of ieMR and proficiency in using this system (desirable)
  • Previous experience with QLD Health, Mackay HHS, or other Australian health facilities (desirable)
Mandatory Competencies
  • ALS, Resus, and Triage certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
  • Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK)
  • Manual and patient handling
  • Infection control
  • Aggressive behaviour management
  • Mandatory reporting obligations for reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglect
  • Medications management including QPHS (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations November 2012
Additional Requirements: Candidates must be willing to undertake:
  • Integrated electronic medical record training
  • Online induction training
  • Any other training as required by the HHS
Contract Details
Role: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Start Date: 08 September 2025
End Date: 26 October 2025
Facility: Mackay Base Hospital
State: Queensland
Duration: 7 weeks (full-time, 80 hrs/fortnight. Shifts as per roster: 8, 10, and 12 hours, including weekends. Minimum 8-hour break between shifts. Overtime applies after 80 hrs/fortnight, not incurred on rostered 12-hr shifts)Bed and Scope
The Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department is a Level 4 clinical service with both adult and paediatric presentations. The ED includes:
  • 2 Resuscitation/Trauma bays
  • 3 High Dependency Unit (HDU) bays
  • 12 Acute bed spaces
  • 5 Paediatric bays
  • 12 Fast Track spaces
  • 16 Short Stay beds
  • 2 Mental Health bays
  • 1 Isolation HDU bay
The department manages an average of 150 patients per day.Fun Fact
Mackay has one of the largest sugar refineries in the Southern Hemisphere, and its sugar industry has been a cornerstone of the local economy for over 150 years.What's Around
Located on the Queensland coast, Mackay offers a gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. You'll also find nearby rainforests, national parks, and sandy beaches for a perfect mix of work and leisure.How to Apply:
Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to nursing@jpsrecruit.com.au or click "APPLY NOW."

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